Career questions tagged media
if my strengths are respect and hobbies are videos what type of careers or industries might best fit me?
what other strengths or experiences might i need for the suggested careers?
What is a one of the hardest parts of perusing a story in the field of journalism?
Are there challenges in information or at times consequences of perusing certain stories that are best to be avoided?
What digital art skills or career paths are expected to be in the highest demand over the next few years, and how should someone prepare for them? #Spring26
I’m currently studying digital art and planning to continue my education after my associate’s degree. What digital art skills or career paths are expected to be in the highest demand over the next few years, and how should someone prepare for them.
How to come up with unique/compelling ideas for media?
Especially in fields of entertainment such as games, how do you come up with ideas that sell well to an audience who would play / watch / interact with whatever your game / show / movie / product is?
What type of extracurricular in college can I do to improve my chances of landing a media or film job?
I am still in high school, but I want to know what I can do in college to boost my chances at landing a job in media or film. I have yet to decide what college to apply to yet, so this would help narrow my options. I am also trying to help my resume so that when I apply for a job in the future, they'll see what I have in experience.
What options do I have if I pursue a career in film or media?
I want to know what options I will have after college. I plan on doing 4 years of college, getting my GE done and any extracurricular in media/film. I want to know my options for jobs in these areas, especially in SF.
What options in media or film can I do when only doing 4 years of college?
I'm curious about what kind of jobs in media or film I can do after college. I don't want to do extra classes in college, only doing 4 years. Is it possible? If so, are there many in SF?
What advice do you have for attending a conference?
I'm attending a media & entertainment conference this upcoming summer. It will be my second time attending this conference, and I think I did okay last time. I even made business cards, but they seemed pretty outdated since people mainly shared their LinkedIn profiles. I'm not looking for work right now; this is more of a learning/networking experience for me. So, outside of dressing professionally and learning to network, what advice do you have for preparing for a conference, and what should I do during it?
how difficult is it to find a job in sports media ?
Career opportunities in sports media
What kind of jobs are there in the media and journalism field?
What kind of jobs are there in the media and journalism field? I'm planning to go into this as my major, but I'm not sure what specific jobs I can get into, and I don't want to study a dead field.
What are the most crucial skills a mass communication professional needs to stay relevant in the current media landscape?
I am currently a senior in high school and will be graduating upcoming June 2026. I am looking forward to going to college and want to major in Mass communication/media. I also want to have a minor in entrepreneurship so I can build my own brand.
When majoring in communication studies, how does one look for opportunities to progress their career?
I am in a college where communication studies isn’t exactly the most popular major. I also tend to hear that it is a silly major and that it doesn’t offer a lot of good career opportunities in the future. Despite these comments, I still see many successful communication majors in jobs related to law, journalism, and marketing. As someone who hopes to be in that position in the future, how can you progress towards that as a college student?
I’m needing a little help with rather or not my choice of study was the right move I initially was studying digital media with a minor in journalism for 2 years in community college and when I transferred to university after a semester I decided to switch over to public relations I’m a little on edge because I don’t really know what to do I love being able to be creative and create stuff but I also want to be in a field of study that offers a livable salary do you think my decision was smart and what other fields would be recommended to me?
I really love tech and media and things of that nature
How do we balance having so many different dreams about our future when we live in a society that pushes us to choose one path and stick with it forever?
I am a high school senior that is constantly being asked the question of: "What do you want to do with your life?". When asked this question, I can see so many different paths that I could take and so many dreams of my future that I have. Currently, I am planning on majoring in Media Communications, which I am excited about. But I know that there's still so much out there and I dont want to be 'locked in' to a job or career path. #Spring25
How does one come to be a graphic designer for multiple different industries such as fashion, food, and streaming?
I want to become a graphic designer, but I want to do graphics for a number of things like movie posters and package design. I just want to know if it is possible to do multiple media types in one career.
How to network successfully in sports photography and sports graphics?
How do network in the field of graphic design and photography? I always feel strange and awkward trying to talk to other designers and photographers because I feel like I am interrupting them. I want to stand out to people and have them think of me for internships and job shadowing, but I am lost in how to do that. But I know the only way to succeed in that field is by creating those relationships to get my dream jobs like taking photos and making graphics for a professional sports team, but how do I do it?
How should I get started if I want to pursue photography, specifically runway photography, and more fashion-oriented photography?
How should I get started if I want to pursue photography, specifically runway photography, and more fashion-oriented photography? I have little to no experience besides a high school class, but the career choice seems very intriguing. I'm curious about any courses or learning I could take, beginner camera, connections into the fashion space, and any necessary advice you wish to share!
What kind of good paying jobs are out there for a media communication major ?
I am pursuing a degree in media production, but does this degree realistically open up opportunities to get a good paying job ? I love the degree and learning about and doing media but wanted to know am I wasting time on a non-useful degree.
How do I enter the entertainment industry through hard work and talent?
I want to become a director of some sort of entertainment media but I often get the sense that to even get an opportunity you have to be well connected to powerful or influential people. I know talent isn't always the most important factor to getting noticed, but, is there a way to become a leader in the entertainment industry through self made opportunities? If so, what are the most effective steps to take?
How can i become a social media Dancer in a cost effective way?
I've been wanting to do dance for a long time and looking to get rid of old habits and do it.
For lawyers and psychologists, what are some things you wished you knew when you first started your career, and how does your job deviate from your initial expectations?
Hi! I'm interested in law and psychology. I know the media likes to glorify/stereotype certain jobs, and I'm wondering how reality differs from expectation.
why is effective communication important?
why is effective communication important?
how do I get into the the media industry?
I am interested in the media industry so I want intel on how I can get into the industry
How can I become a social media influencer/presence?
I have always been interested in social media marketing and being present on social media. I want to have sponsorships with certain brands and be involved in a social media team for different cosmetic brands or clothing brands.
What are the steps and guide to build upy social media ?
How to buide your social media
What jobs are available for someone who is interested doing DEI research in media studies?
I worked with the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative in college and really enjoyed myself! I would love to find work doing similar stuff (assisting in research pertaining to diversity in media). I'm happy to do either qualitative research, or data input and analysis, which is what I was working on in school. It's difficult to find work pertaining to this, as most companies and organizations are smaller. How can I break into this industry?
What should I do to maximize my chances of getting a job in journalism?
I'm super interested in becoming a journalist but everyone I talk to says its a really hard field to get hired in especially by major news organizations like the New York Times or the Wall Street Journal. So I was just wondering if there were any programs I could join or things I could do to further my chances into getting hired as a journalist?
Looking to get in contact with some legacy media (cable news, print news, etc.) senior officials. Any advice?
Hi! I am currently writing a paper on legacy media operations and am trying to connect with some legacy media senior officials to discuss some data, ask questions, and try to learn more about the specific industry. Unfortunately, I am having trouble getting in contact with anyone. I have tried looking on LinkedIn and going directly to official websites, but, still, no luck. Any tips on how to get into contact with them?